Company Description
Peerless-AV® is a leading designer and manufacturer of award-winning audio solutions for over 75 years. Our AV solutions range from interactive kiosks, outdoor displays, video wall mounts and more. You may not know Peerless-AV® by name, but you have likely seen our products in malls, amusement parks, hotels, sport stadiums and/or different restaurant drive-thru.
- We are leading the industry by providing our customers with standard-setting product quality, service and value.
- We strive to create a fun work environment throughout the year, not just during the holiday seasons. Employees look forward to our company parties with raffles, contests, lunch and laughs.
Job Description
We're seeking a talented Senior Design Engineer to join our innovative team. This is a fantastic opportunity to place a skilled professional with proven experience in a company that values creativity and growth. The ideal candidate will have a strong portfolio showcasing their design and engineering abilities in the following areas:
· Mechanical Design and Engineering Expertise:
- Strong Foundation: Deep understanding of mechanical principles, kinematics, and structural analysis. Electromechanical and thermodynamics experience is a plus.
- CAD Proficiency: Advanced skills in 3D CAD software (SolidWorks preferred) for modeling, assembly, drafting; FEA experience is a plus.
- Materials Science: Knowledge of various materials like steel, aluminum, plastics, and their applications in product design, focusing on suitability and aesthetics.
- Manufacturing Processes: Familiarity with diverse manufacturing techniques such as metal fabrication, injection molding, and assembly processes, to ensure designs are cost-effective and manufacturable.
· Innovative Design Thinking and Problem-Solving:
- Creative Approach: Ability to generate novel and practical solutions for complex design challenges, focusing on ease of installation, improved durability, and aesthetic appeal.
- User-Centric Physical Design: Understanding of ergonomics and user interaction with physical products like kiosks and mounts to ensure intuitive use, safety, and visual appeal.
- Prototyping and Testing: Experience in developing and validating prototypes, conducting design verification testing, and implementing design changes based on test results.
· Collaboration and Leadership Potential:
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Strong ability to work effectively with product management, manufacturing, QA, and other disciplines.
- Project Leadership: Demonstrates initiative and potential to lead design projects, mentor junior engineers, and drive technical decision-making within a team.
- Adaptability: A willingness to learn new technologies and apply creative problem-solving from other industries to the AV accessories space.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Equivalent
Experience:
- Minimum of five years of broad-based manufacturing experience.
Skills/Abilities:
- Effective communicative and writing skills
- PC computer operational skills
- 3D modeling software experience (Solidworks preferred)
- Must be able to lift 30 lbs.
ESSENTIAL RESULTS:
- Initiate project objectives by studying design plans, engineering drawings, and reviewing specifications and requirements.
- Maintain project schedule by monitoring project progress, coordinating activities, and resolving problems.
- Initiate mechanical and electromechanical systems and products by designing and conducting research programs, applying principles of mechanics, thermodynamics, hydraulics, heat transfer, and materials; study customer requirements, research and test manufacturing and assembly methods and materials.
- Confirm system, part and product capabilities by designing feasibility and testing methods, testing properties; collect, analyze, and summarize information trends.
- Develop manufacturing process and assure system and product quality by designing and modifying equipment for fabricating, building, assembling, and installing components; design testing methods; test finished product and systems capabilities; confirm fabrication, assembly and installation processes.
- Provide engineering information by answering questions and requests.
- Maintain systems and product database by collecting, analyzing, summarizing, and entering all such data.
- Knowledge of UL, ISO 9001/2000 standards
- Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
- Perform any other job duties as may be required.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs. without assistance. Anything above 30 lbs. requires a team lift.
- Must be able to reach above shoulder level, waist level and below waist
- Must be able to use a pallet jack, lift equipment and weight plates with a chain hoist/gantry crane (Certified through Peerless-AV).
- Must be able to use hand tools; cordless drill/driver and pneumatic rivet gun.
- Must be able to work in non-dust/non-climate-controlled areas.
- Must be able to wear required safety PPE.
Additional Information
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, along with the chance to work on a variety of exciting projects.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.